The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced a significant recall affecting over 137,000 Kia vehicles due to a potential engine defect that could lead to fires.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Kia has issued a safety recall for two of its popular SUV models. The company has issued a recall for certain model years of its Soul and Seltos subcompact SUV vehicles due to issues that can lead to a stalled engine and increased risk of fire, according to documents.

If you're worried that your car might be included in the recent Kia engine recall, the company is making it easy to check if your car has been affected.

Kia is recalling 137,256 Seltos and Soul vehicles because of an issue with the piston oil rings. Documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say the problem can cause a loss of motive power or in rare cases, a fire.

The NHTSA recently announced recalls for nearly 300,000 vehicles from automakers Mercedes, Audi, Genisis and more.

Kia America is recalling 137,256 vehicles in the United States over concerns that piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in engine damage, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Tuesday.

Kia is recalling more than 137,000 vehicles, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For a complete list of recalled vehicles or to see if your car needs repairs, check the NHTSA website.

Kia is recalling more than 137,000 of its vehicles due to a potential issue that can damage the vehicle's engine, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reporting.

Owners may encounter driveline noise and a warning message for an issue in some of the initial EV9 EVs made at Kia's Georgia plant.

The recall affects 137,256 Kia vehicles that may have defective piston rings, which could cause enough damage to lead the automaker to replace the engine.

Feb 25 (Reuters) - Kia America (000270.KS), opens new tab is recalling 137,256 vehicles in the United States over concerns that piston oil rings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can ...

For a complete list of recalled vehicles or to see if your car needs repairs, check the NHTSA website. Kia is recalling 137,256 2021-2023 Seltos and Soul vehicles. The piston oil rings may have ...